• Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) Colorado - Upcoming Events
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• Sam Cary Bar Association - Upcoming Events
• South Asian Bar Association of Colorado - Upcoming Events

JULY 16 - FFA Program - Disabilities in the Courtroom: A Primer for Litigators

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025
12:00 - 1:15 P.M. In-Person Only (This will not be offered as a webinar.)
Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse Jury Assembly Room, 901 19th Street, Denver
Click to Register 

SPEAKERS:

• HON. SUEANNA JOHNSON, Colorado Court of Appeals
• HON. ANITA SCHUTTE, Denver District Court
• MAGISTRATE JAMIN ALABISO, First Judicial District Court
• ALISON L. BUTLER, Esq., Disability Law Colorado
• SPENCER KONTNIK, Esq., Kontnik Cohen
• ELLEN R. BLATT, Esq., MD, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, LLP

This presentation will address disabilities in the courtroom and how they impact litigation. Specifically, attendees will learn the following:

* Disability Factsheet: the prevalence of disabilities in the courtroom--what you need to know and what that means as an officer of the court and an advocate;

* Courtroom accommodations under the ADA and beyond--what is reasonable accommodation;

* What the ADA does not require, but what litigators are empowered to do to ensure equal access to justice for persons with disabilities in the courtroom;

* How litigators with disabilities overcome courtroom obstacles and biases and why this is important--personal narratives; and

* Case updates--what you need to know about recent and ongoing disabilities rights litigation affecting attorneys.

2 general/1.5 EDI CLE credits granted.

JULY 17 - Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association Annual Judicial Reception

Registration and sponsorship information at https://clba.net/i4a/calendar/?pageid=3271&showTitle=1

JULY 18 - Colorado Pro Bono Summit 2025

Click here for more information.

July 22, 2025 | Noon - 1 p.m.

To register, send an email to judicialwellbeing@judicial.state.co.us.

AUGUST 7 - CHBA Navigating the Judicial Application Process Series: Preparing for the Specialty Bar Endorsements

August 7, 2025 | 5:30 - 7 P.M.
5:30 to 6 pm: Happy hour and food
6 to 7 pm: Panel discussion

Location: Womble Bond Dickinson, 1601 19th St, Suite 1000, Denver. A virtual option is available; the link will be sent on the day of the event.

This CLE will revolve around preparing for the specialty bar endorsements. Attendees will hear from affinity bar associations about their applications for endorsement and what they look for when considering endorsements.

Free for CHBA members; diversity bar members, enter your discount code during checkout for a reduced rate of $10. Register here. 

AUGUST 15 - Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association Pride Legal Conference

Registration and sponsorship information at https://clba.net/i4a/calendar/?pageid=3271&showTitle=1

SEPTEMBER 17 - Colorado Lawyers Committee Annual Awards Luncheon

The Colorado Lawyers Committee Annual Awards Luncheon will be held this year on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Denver from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. The Keynote Speaker will be David Hinojosa, Director of Litigation at the National Center for Youth Law.

Registration and sponsorship information coming soon at http://www.coloradolawyerscommittee.org/

SEPTEMBER 19 - Colorado Hispanic Bar Association En El Jardín Annual Banquet & Membership Meeting

Buy your tickets now for an evening full of celebration on September 19th at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

En el Jardín is the premier event of the year to connect with legal professionals and celebrate awardees who are making meaningful contributions to Colorado’s Latino community.

Registration and sponsorship information available at https://chba.net/event/en-el-jardin-annual-banquet/

OCTOBER 15 - Colorado Judicial Institute 23rd Annual Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala

CJI will present the Judicial Excellence Awards at the Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala on October 15, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. This annual event regularly draws over 500 of Colorado's judicial, legal, business, and legislative leaders to celebrate Colorado's judiciary.

Questions? Contact Cynthia Ophaug-Johansen at Cynthia@ColoradoJudicialInstitute.org or 303-766-7501.